Programme Analyst

Vacancy Announcement

Position title : Programme Analyst
Duty Station : Dili, Timor – Leste
Duration : 1 (one) Year, extendable
Expected Start date : October 2010
Type of Contract : Fixed Term Appointment
Level : NO-A
Organizational Unit : UNDP, Programme Unit


Organizational Context:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Assistant Country Director (ACD), the Programme Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends and participates in the formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within a portfolio.

The Programme Analyst can supervise and lead programme support staff. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the CO Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations teams, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff.

Summary of key functions:
q Implementation of programme strategies working in one of the following areas:
o Democratic governance
o Crisis prevention and recovery
o Environment
o Poverty
q Management of the Country Office (CO) programme
q Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy
q Provision of top quality advisory services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management

1. Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

q Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to UNDP work planning tools (Country Programme Action Plan etc).
q Analysis and synthesis of proposals on the areas for support and interventions within the practice area specialization assigned.

2. Participates in effective management of the CO programme within the practice area specialization assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

q Design and formulation of some parts of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions.
q Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to the Local Project Approval Committee, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; assist in managing budgets, closure of projects through review. Programme Analyst approves payments related to projects in their portfolio, participates in recruitment processes for projects.
q Application of conceptual models in support of programme design
q Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of projects.
q Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting.

3. Supports creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:
q Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.

4. Provides top quality advisory services to the Government and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

q Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
q Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
q Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.
q Professional growth through active learning.

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of country programme within specific areas of cooperation. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.



Competencies

Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness
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- Ability apply conceptual models in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
- Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change

Management and Leadership
- Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Minimum qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor Degree in development, economics, political, social sciences, business administration or related field. Master’s degree an advantage.

Experience:

2 years experience in development, government, multilateral, civil society sector, NGO or a similar field. Good computer skills – MS office etc.

Language Requirements:

Tetum and English. Indonesian and Portuguese an advantage.

Please submit your applications with curriculum vitae, P11, references and other relevant supporting documents to the following address:


Human Resources Unit


UNDP Dili,


UN House Caicoli Street,


Dili, Timor-Leste
Email: personnel.tp@undp.org
Fax: +670 331 3534

The deadline for submitting applications is 18 September 2010

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Eligible female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.